My dear little 7 year old! I often think you color my world with bright shades and beautiful scenes. I could sit forever and watch you at play. I’m so grateful for you in our home. I love you and wish you the happiest of birthdays! With my love, Mama
Year: 2012
Happy Birthday, Derek!
Darby Smiles…
This little one melts my heart each day:
Sunday Morning
Paul has always said, “the person who wrote “Easy Like Sunday Morning”, did not have children to dress for church!”. A week ago Sunday, we were having one of THOSE days. You know the one where you start with the best of intentions and everything seems to go backwards from the moment your eyes open. To be honest, Saturday night,…
Teach Your Child to Read– Phonics/Reading
We are asked about the phonics curriculum we use quite often. Honestly, most things change from year to year, but we have managed to find a few “keepers”. Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons remains our main phonics curriculum. Years ago, when we first started to think about homeschooling our children, this was suggested by my uncle…
It’s Here!
It’s going to be nice to travel as a family again.
Jessa in a Box
Why, yes, that IS my almost 15 year old in a box. She said she just wanted to see if she would actually fit. Imagine that.
Fellowship Reminder
Hearts at Home Fellowship November 13, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please bring something to share for a potluck lunch. Email for more details. Water and paper products will be provided. Well-behaved children are always welcome.
Window Whimsy
I’m trying to pay a lot more attention to details in my home these days. It’s the little things that my children and husband will remember when they are away, and the little things that make me smile when I think of home. I started telling Courtney I wanted to hang Christmas lights in my bedroom about a year ago…
Happy Birthday, Ms. Dossett!
Sock Day…..
Homeschooling Updates…
A quick post this morning! It’s fall….that means we’re reworking our homeschool day. We’ve thrown out the things that didn’t work to replace them with new ideas, projects, and supplies. This year, I’ve found some great things at the Dollar Tree. This little puzzle was one of several we picked up. I think Target normally has some really nice little…